Au Bon Climat Santa Maria Valley Knox Alexander Estate Bottled Pinot Noir Red Wine

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A profound testament to the foresight of Jim Clendenen, Knox Alexander Pinot Noir is a rare, masterpiece born from the esteemed Bien Nacido and Le Bon Climat estate vineyards. Crafted with a steadfast commitment to longevity, this vineyard-select wine features a complex foundation of heritage and Dijon clones, meticulously nurtured and aged for 18 months in French oak to achieve a perfect, graceful maturity. Unfolding with a captivating nose of earthy cherries, forest floor, dried herbs, and a savory hint of smoked meat. On the palate, vibrant notes of cranberry, red cherry, and wild berries are framed by fine-grained tannins and balanced acidity, leading to a long, complex finish that proves California Pinot Noir can age with the grace and sophistication of the finest Burgundian classics.

Brand: Au Bon Climat
Type: Red
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
ABV: 13.5%
Tasting notes: earthy cherries, forest floor, dried herbs, savory hint, cranberry, red cherry, wild berries
Vintage: 2020
Region: Santa Maria Valley, California
Country: USA